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How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make in San Jose?

$59,620a year

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.

Hourly
$28.66
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
21 of 286
Jobs in the area
2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $59,620Highest 10%: $79,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,450$22.33
25th$49,610$23.85
Median$59,620$28.66
75th$72,860$35.03
90th$79,430$38.19

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators.

Santa Maria, CA$60,100
Santa Rosa, CA$59,930
Vallejo, CA$59,740
San Francisco, CA$59,600
Santa Cruz, CA$59,280
Stockton, CA$58,850
Bakersfield, CA$58,540
Oxnard, CA$57,310
San Luis Obispo, CA$57,300
Visalia, CA$56,670
Los Angeles, CA$54,980
San Diego, CA$54,910
Sacramento, CA$52,750
Redding, CA$50,440
Riverside, CA$49,460
Fresno, CA$49,330
Modesto, CA$49,020
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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.66 ($59,620 a year).

Do computer numerically controlled tool operators make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $59,620 against $50,690 nationally, 18% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,510, so San Jose pays 6% more.

Where does San Jose rank for computer numerically controlled tool operator pay?

21 of 286 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer numerically controlled tool operator make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,430 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.